Matsumoto

Among the regions of Japan, Matsumoto stands out for its remarkably preserved black-and-white castle and its setting beneath the Japanese Alps. In Nagano Prefecture’s broad Matsumoto Basin, the city is framed by mountains and connected to the Azusa River, a tributary of the Shinano. Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure, retains a five-tiered main keep dating from the late 16th century and ranks among Japan’s oldest surviving castles. Its compact centre combines former castle-town streets, museums and daily local life, while the Matsumoto City Museum of Art presents work by native-born artist Yayoi Kusama. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Matsumoto and the Japanese Alps.

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